Violin by Hermann Janzen, Opus 188, Mission, 2012

A beautiful Strad model violin, opus 188, made in 2012 by Hermann Janzen. The top is made from Engelmann spruce, cut from Penticton, British Columbia. The tree was 85 years old when Stradivarius was born, and 180 years old when Stradivarius passed away. Interestingly, most of the tree's growth occurred after Strad passed away, spanning a total of 425 years. The back, made of Balkan maple of good structure and fine grain. It has a medium-fine flame slanting up from the centred joint.